Pitching Like A Pro, Top 5 Things You Can Do To Be The Perfect Pitcher.

You want to pitch like a pro? Want to make people
you've been pitching for 30 years? After many years in the college pitching circuit I've found there are 5 things that every
pitcher needs to know. These are 5 important tips, however there are many more. I just feel like these would be the top 5:

1.)
How to stay cool before you go out to play a game.2.) Play as much as you can.3.) How to tune out the world and focus
on they job you need to do.4.) Covering the hit after you throw a pitch.5.) Keeping base runners from stealing bases.

Before
you even step out onto the field you will get some pregame jitters. It's just normal. It's how you handle those feelings that
will determine if you win or lose on the mound. To help you get focused, remember it's normal to feel how you feel. Many pitchers
are able to transform that energy into positive results at gametime.

If you love pitching you will want to pitch as
much as you can. This is good. Play catch with whoever will play with you. When you throw the ball, aim for different areas
on your catcher body. Aim at his left arm area and try to throw it there. Have him move his glove around and try to hit his
glove without having to move it an inch.

Focus is key in any successful pitching. Being able to block out the world
is a hard task. Thinking too much can be a bad thing. If you're mind is racing about what you're having for dinner, and if
your jersey is untucked, it will definitely affect your pitching. Learn to breathe deeply. This will certainly relax you and
focus you for that next perfect pitch.

Next on the list of successful pitching is what happens after the pitch. You
are a fielder like anyone else after you release the ball. After you pitch square yourself with homeplate and be ready for
anything that may come your way. It is very important that you remain balanced during play so that you can throw the ball
when necessary.

Keeping base runners on the bag is one of things that can keep pitchers unfocused. Don't let them spook
you. Hold the ball, and look at the runner when you can. Let them know that you're not going to lose if they challenge you.

Remember
that you're a pitcher, and that pitching perfect takes work, and lots of it. Practice anytime you can and don't be afraid
to take a break if you feel yourself getting "burned out." Sometimes time does make they heart grow fonder, even with pitching.